Valero Energy, Ann Among Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs Tuesday

The share price of Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $31. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares climbed 1.1% on volume of 13.1 million. The stock is trading 13.4% above its 50-day moving average and 20.2% above its 200-day moving average.

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The share price of Ann (NYSE:ANN) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $35.42. In spite of its performance and peak price of $35.64, the stock was trading on below-average volume. On volume of 1.6 million shares, the stock price improved 2.3%. The stock is trading 22.7% above its 50-day moving average and 23.9% above its 200-day moving average.

While trading on above-average volume, Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:CDNS) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $13.05. After trading at a volume of four million, the stock price climbed 2.3%. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing 83 cents (6.8%) from a price of $12.24 on July 30, 2012. The stock is trading 7.5% above its 50-day moving average and 12.6% above its 200-day moving average.

The share price of CubeSmart Common Shares (NYSE:CUBE) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $12.93. The stock was trading on above-average volume. On volume of 3.1 million shares, shares improved 1.9%.

While trading on above-average volume, Aspen Technology (NASDAQ:AZPN) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $24.92. The stock price increased 4.1% with a volume of 1.1 million. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $4.24 (20.4%) from a price of $20.74 on June 1, 2012. The stock is trading 8.2% above its 50-day moving average and 13.6% above its 200-day moving average.

The share price of Gartner (NYSE:IT) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $49.54. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares climbed 1.1%, trading at a volume of 494,675 shares. Share price is up $4.75 (10.6%) from $44.92 on July 30, 2012. The stock is trading 6.1% above its 50-day moving average and 13.1% above its 200-day moving average.

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While trading on below-average volume, B&G Foods (NYSE:BGS) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $29.47. It peaked at $29.98. With a volume of 248,820, the stock price increased 1.4%. Share price climbed over the last three months, now up $6.33 (27.1%) from $23.38 on June 1, 2012. The stock is trading 5.8% above its 50-day moving average and 15.9% above its 200-day moving average.

While trading on above-average volume, Brasil Telecom Participacoes (NYSE:BRP) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $13.53. Shares saw a 2.2% price spike and traded at a volume of 207,014. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing $2.15 (18.6%) from a price of $11.55 on July 30, 2012. The stock is trading 15% above its 50-day moving average and 20.3% above its 200-day moving average.

The share price of A.F.P Provida (NYSE:PVD) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $89.90. The stock was trading on above-average volume. On volume of 5,318 shares, shares rose 1.8%. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $19.42 (27.1%) from a price of $71.58 on June 1, 2012. The stock is trading 4.1% above its 50-day moving average and 12.1% above its 200-day moving average.